4) Get the right postage.

1st Class, 2nd Class , Special Delivery Guaranteed... Whatever speed, security or destination you need, it's really easy to find out the right postage price. Just click through to our Price Finder app to get a price.

5) Keep a stash of different stamp values.

Did you know that you can buy different denominations of stamps from our online shop? Keep them handy so that you can quickly stick on just the right postage. No need to queue to buy stamps.

6) Or print postage online.

Our Online Postage app works out the postage for you and prints out valid postage from your desktop printer.

You don't need anything special - just a payment method such as a credit card, normal paper and some sticky tape to stick on the printed postage, or buy sticky labels from our shop.

7) Mark your box fragile.

Use a large marker, sticky tape with the words 'fragile', or pre-printed boxes.

8) Check the postcode.

Enter the address in our Postcode Finder to find out the correct postcode. This will enable our people to sort your parcel quickly and prevent delays.

9) Add a return address.

If there's a problem at the delivery location (perhaps the person has moved away for example), we need to know where the parcel came from in order to return it. On the back of the parcel, top left, write a heading 'return address'. Underneath, write out the full address clearly.

10) Cover yourself

We make every possible effort to deliver your things safely and securely. With valuable breakables we recommend Special Delivery Guaranteed because you can select a compensation amount that's right for your parcel for added peace of mind and security.

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